United States Migration
About United States
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States or America, is a country consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.
At 3.8 million square miles, it is the world’s third- or fourth-largest country by total area. Most of the country is located in central North America between Canada and Mexico. With an estimated population of over 328 million, the US is the third most populous country in the world. The capital is Washington, D.C. and the most populous city is New York City.
The United States is a representative democracy with three branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. In the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., there are many important sites connected to these branches, including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House and U.S. Supreme Court. There are federal laws that apply to the entire country. In addition, each state, county and municipality has its own government and laws governing things like smoking and liquor sales.
The United States does not have an official language, but English is the most commonly spoken language and it is the official language in a number of states. Increasingly, information is also provided in Spanish because of the significant Latino population in the U.S. Besides English, the most commonly spoken languages in the U.S. are Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French, German, Korean, Arabic, Russian and Italian.
Migration Program
Alien of Extraordinary Ability
Alien of Extraordinary Ability
EB1-A
This visa is for foreign nationals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field, whether the sciences, the arts, education, business, or athletics. Extraordinary ability is normally proven through showing evidence of “sustained national or international acclaim.
Requirements:
Applicant must meet 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability in the field:
- Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
- Evidence of membership in associations in the field, which demand outstanding achievement of their members
- Evidence of published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media
- Evidence of judging the work of others, either individually or on a panel
- Evidence of original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
- Evidence of authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
- Evidence that work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
- Evidence of performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
- Evidence of high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
- Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts
National Interest Waiver
National Interest Waiver
EB-2
This visa is for foreign nationals who have exceptional ability and whose employment in the United States would greatly benefit the nation. Those aliens seeking a national interest waiver are requesting that the Labor Certification be waived because it is in the interest of the United States.
Requirements:
- Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability
- Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation
- A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation
- Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability
- Membership in a professional association(s)
- Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
- Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable
National Interest Waiver Requirements:
- The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance
- You are well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
- It would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer, and thus the labor certification
Employment-Based Program
Employment-Based Program
EB-3
This visa is for foreigners who seeking to enter the United States to take up employment in the United States.
Requirements:
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform unskilled labor (requiring less than 2 years training or experience), that is not of a temporary or seasonal nature
- Must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States
- Must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification
Immigrant Investor Program
投資移民
EB-5
This visa is for foreigners who make an investment in a US business to obtain a green card and become lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Requirements:
- Invest $900,000 in a Targeted Employment Area or invest $1.8 million in other parts of the country
- Provide proof for the source of fund
